Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does the decimal point represent?

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The decimal point represents the separation between the whole number and the fractional part of a number.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the decimal 6.87?

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In the decimal 6.87, the digit 7 is in the hundredths place, representing 0.07.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the result of 9.12 + 2.9?

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The result of 9.12 + 2.9 is 12.02.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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How do you round the decimal 0.86 to the nearest whole number?

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0.86 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

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What does it mean if a decimal is greater than another?

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If a decimal is greater than another, it has a larger value. For example, 0.87 is greater than 0.86.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 6.32?

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In the decimal 6.32, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing 0.3.